Jean Le Rond d’ Alembert

1717 - 1783

About the Author

One of the leading philosophes or members of the French Enlightenment. He is best known for his scientific writings and for being with Diderot a co-editor of the Encyclopédie.

In The Library:

• author: Complete Works, vol. 4 (Familiar Letters; Miscellaneous Pieces; The Temple of Gnidus; A Defence of the Spirit of Laws) (1777)